Soy Beans and Corn Have Been Genetically Modified to Produce

question 28

Multiple Choice

Soy beans and corn have been genetically modified to produce their own ____ and resist ____.

• A) vitamins; insects.
• B) weedkillers; viruses.
• C) pesticides; weedkillers.
• D) pesticides; viruses.
• E) vitamins; bacteria.

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Definitions:

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas with a molecular structure of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, contributing to Earth's warming.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

UV Radiation

is ultraviolet light from the sun, which can cause sunburn and has significant implications for both human health and the environment.

Food Production

Food production encompasses the processes involved in getting food from the farm to the consumer's table, including farming, harvesting, processing, packaging, and distribution.